Tour starts at the meeting point and heading to Besbarmaq Mountain. Stop at: Besbarmaq Mountain. Guests will take time as much as they want to take photos and experience this special atmosphere of Khizi and Beshbarmag mountains. Driving distance from Baku to this place is 1 hour. Guests will spent 30 minutes here. Tour continues to Candy Cane MountainsNext destination is Candy Cane Mountains. Driving distance from Beshbarmaq Mountains to the planned destination is 40 minutes. Guests will enjoy the beautiful natural landscape in Candy Cane Mountains located between the towns of Altiaghaj and Khizi. Candy Cane Mountains are popularly called for their similarity in color to sugar candies in purple stains. The astonishing colours are said to be due to groundwater that’s altered the oxidation state of iron compounds within the rock. We spent here 1 hour and we depart to Chiraq Qala.Our last visiting place is Chirag Gala. Driving distance is at least 40 minutes from the Candy Cane Mountains to that spot. Chiraq Qala means lamp castle in Azerbaijani is a ruined ancient fortress overlooking the Caspian coastal plains north of Baku in Azerbaijan. It is located on the top of a mountain, in the Guba Forest. It was constructed by the Sassanid Persians in the 5th century, it was used as a defense for the khanate of Quba in the 18th century. We spent 30 minutes here and return back to Baku. Driving distance from here to Baku is at least 2 hours. Our general tour duration will take 6 hours together with driving distances and spending time in the sightseeings
Azerbaijan · Geological Wonders
Half Day Candy Mountains and Beshbarmag Private Tour
The journey
- 01 Private half-day tour from Baku
- 02 Visit Beshbarmag Mountain for views and photos
- 03 See the striped Candy Cane Mountains in Khizi
- 04 Learn about the geology behind the mountains’ colours
- 05 Explore the setting of the ancient fortress of Chirag Gala
- 06 Travel with an English-speaking guide and private transport
Discover some of northern Azerbaijan’s most striking landscapes on a private half-day journey from Baku. This experience combines dramatic mountain scenery, unusual geological formations, and panoramic viewpoints as you travel through the Khizi region with a dedicated guide and private transport.
Visit Beshbarmag Mountain for sweeping views and photo stops, then continue to the famous Candy Cane Mountains, known for their vivid striped colours created by natural mineral oxidation. The route also includes Chirag Gala, a ruined ancient fortress set high above the surrounding plains, adding a historical dimension to this scenic outdoor adventure.
Visit Beshbarmag Mountain for sweeping views and photo stops, then continue to the famous Candy Cane Mountains, known for their vivid striped colours created by natural mineral oxidation.
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What's Included
- Pick-up from your hotel, and drop-off back to your hotel
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Comfortable Transportation
What's Not Included
- Food and Drinks
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
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- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- General tour duration is 5 hours, but can take 6 hours in order to give you an unforgettable experience along the way
- There is no entry fee for this tour, which focuses on an outdoor mountain journey filled with natural sightseeing.
- This tour includes visits to Candy Cane and Beshbarmag Mountains, where walking takes place on natural rocky and inclined terrain formed by sedimentary and limestone formations. For comfort and safety, guests are kindly requested to wear closed-toe footwear with firm, non-slip soles. Moderate walking is involved.
- We can pick up the guests from the hotel or appoint 2 main meeting points and take the guests from Qosha Qala Qapisi (Double Gates) which is the main entrance for the Old City and Nizami Metro station which is at the center of Baku and near all hotels around. Your guide will be waiting at these points with the sign of Visit Land Azerbaijan
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Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Baku.
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